Summer Jobs with Environment Minnesota

Environment Minnesota is hiring full-time canvassers and field managers in Minneapolis to protect the Boundary Waters from mining pollution. Responsibilities include educating the public, raising funds, and developing advocacy skills. The position offers a base pay of $17 per hour, with potential earnings up to $22 per hour based on performance. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off. Candidates must commute to the Minneapolis office.
Work to Protect the Boundary Waters in Our Canvassing and Field Manager Positions


The Boundary Waters is our state’s most special wilderness; it’s home to moose, beavers, and lynxes and its 1,100 lakes help make it the most visited wilderness area in the country. But, a mining company is pushing to build a copper mine just south of the wilderness area. Toxic pollution from this mine could directly contaminate the water that runs into the Boundary Waters.


Environment Minnesota is urging our leaders to permanently protect the entire watershed from mining. We’re hiring canvassers and field managers in our Minneapolis office to educate the public about this issue, raise critical funds, and generate the visibility necessary to influence local decision-makers.


As a canvasser this summer you will:



Educate and engage citizens on a campaign to make real change on pressing environmental and public interest issues
Develop essential communication and political advocacy skills
Build membership and raise money for nonprofit groups in your community
Earn leadership opportunities, supervising and managing staff in the field
Gain the experience and connections needed to launch your career in nonprofit and policy work

We are looking for:



We are seeking hard-working individuals with good communication skills and a passion for social change. We are hiring full-time staff only

How to apply:


If you are a college graduate, we are also hiring for career positions. To learn more and apply online, visit


Jobs Available in Multiple Locations!


Portland, ME Boston, MA Amherst, MA New Brunswick, NJ Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC Chapel Hill, NC,* Ann Arbor, MI Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO Seattle, WA Portland, OR Eugene, OR Oakland, CA Santa Cruz, CA Santa Barbara, CA San Diego, CA*


Benefits*:



Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Commuter benefit program
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Excellent training program
Opportunities for advancement

*Eligibility for benefits depends on your position, location, duration of employment, and other factors.


Pay: Staff earn a base pay of $17, plus staff can earn 20% of what they raise over our minimum standard, which means staff have the opportunity to earn over $20 per hour. Staff never earn less than minimum wage for the hours that they work. So, depending on performance and location, you could earn an average of between $17 to $22 per hour.


The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer.


Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour


Benefits:



Health insurance
Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Education:



High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:



Minneapolis, MN 55440 (Required)

Work Location: In person